REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Description: Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with NJSA 19:44-20.5 et seq., through a fair and open process, the Borough of Tinton Falls is requesting sealed proposals for the following professional services for the contract year January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027: # 1-27 Pool of Consulting Engineers # 2-27 Labor Counsel # 3-27 Bond Counsel # 4-27 Affordable Housing Counsel # 5-27 Special/Conflicts Counsel for Conflict Issues # 6-27 Borough Appraiser # 7-27 Borough Planner (Borough & respective Boards can appoint different firms) # 8-27 Planning Board Counsel (Appointed by Planning Board) # 9-27 Zoning Board of Adjustment Counsel (Appointed by ZBA) #10-27 Planning Board Engineer (Appointed by Planning Board) #11-27 Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer (Appointed by ZBA) DATE OF RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Proposal packages may be obtained as PDF files from the Borough's website (Departments > Finance & Purchasing > RFP's). If a mailed copy is preferred, contact the Purchasing Agent by telephone or email to request mailing. Proposals/Submissions will be received by the Purchasing Agent at the Borough of Tinton Falls, 556 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ on the date and time noted above. Firms do not need to be present and may mail or deliver the proposal package to the attention of the Purchasing Agent at the above address prior to the date and time noted above. STANDARDIZED SUBMISSION RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS (highlights): 1. The Borough is soliciting proposals for professional services for the contract year January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027. 2. Applicants must become familiar with the Borough's requirements and accept the obligation to do so. 3. Ambiguities, errors, or omissions must be reported in writing to the Purchasing Agent; failure to notify binds the applicant to its proposal. 4. No oral interpretations will be made. Written requests for interpretation must be received at least five (5) days prior to the proposal due date. Interpretations or supplemental instructions will be issued as written addenda and must be acknowledged. 5. All proposals shall be addressed to Shanon Rathyen, Purchasing Agent, Borough of Tinton Falls, 556 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 and received no later than TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM. ONE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF THE PROPOSAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED. If applying for more than one category, provide an original and one copy for EACH category. 6. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing the name and address of the applicant and clearly marked with the contract title and number for which application is made. 7. Proposals may be hand delivered or mailed; the Borough disclaims responsibility for proposals forwarded by regular or overnight mail. If sent by overnight mail, the same contract identification must appear on the carrier's outer envelope. PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DESIGNATED TIME AND DATE WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED. Minimum submission content includes name, address, contact information, statement of qualifications (including professional licenses), statement of experience rendering such services to public entities, references, and a proposal for compensation or schedule of fees. EVALUATION: Proposals will be evaluated by the Mayor and Borough Council (except proposals for the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, which will be forwarded to those bodies for evaluation) based on factors including experience and reputation, knowledge of Borough government and subject matter, availability for meetings, ability to perform timely, compensation proposal, references, and other factors in the Borough's best interest. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES NEEDED (summary of roles): - Pool of Consulting Engineers: Licensed Professional Engineer in NJ; on-call, as-needed municipal engineering services for various projects (roadway design, parks/athletic fields, stormwater, sanitary sewer, utilities, land use, surveying, environmental permitting, construction management, inspection, etc.). The Borough will appoint a list of qualified consulting engineers to be selected for projects on a per-project basis. - Labor Counsel: Individual attorney or law firm for labor and employment matters, employee claims, defense of employees/officers, disciplinary proceedings, PERC and administrative proceedings, and assistance with collective bargaining agreements. - Bond Counsel: Attorney or firm with significant public finance experience to handle matters related to authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of bonds and bond anticipation notes, preparation of bond ordinances, resolutions, notices of sale, Official Statements, closing documents and providing approving opinions. - Affordable Housing Counsel: Attorney or firm with background in affordable housing matters representing the Borough before the New Jersey Council on Affordable Housing or in Superior Court; formulation, enforcement and defense of Affordable Housing Plans, deeds and regulations. - Special/Conflicts Counsel: Attorney or firm to handle matters where the Director of Law is conflicted or for specialized legal matters including litigation, administrative proceedings, land use and real estate transactions, compliance and due diligence, and other non-routine matters. - Borough Appraiser: NJ-licensed appraiser with MAI or SCGREA designation to provide appraisal services for valuations, acquisitions, easements, property interests and tax appeals. - Borough Planner: NJ Board of Professional Planners and AICP licensed planner to review development applications, attend Planning Board, Zoning Board and Borough Council meetings, prepare land development reports and testify as a professional planning expert as required. - Planning Board Counsel: Attorney or firm to provide legal services to the Planning Board under the Municipal Land Use Law and local ordinances. - Zoning Board of Adjustment Counsel: Attorney or firm to provide legal services to the Zoning Board under the Municipal Land Use Law and local ordinances. - Planning Board Engineer: Licensed professional engineer to provide engineering reviews and reports for development and site plan applications as requested by the Planning Board. - Zoning Board of Adjustment Engineer: Licensed professional engineer to provide engineering reviews and reports for applications before the Zoning Board as requested. STATUTORY AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS (highlights): - Mandatory Affirmative Action Certification: Vendors must comply with N.J.S.A. 10:5-32 et seq.; successful vendors must submit within seven days after notice of intent to award an approved Federal Affirmative Action Plan letter, approved Certificate of Employee Information Report, or complete AA-302 if none. - Stockholder Disclosure: Corporations/partnerships must submit stockholder disclosure setting forth names and addresses of stockholders owning 10% or more, as required by law. - Non-Collusion Affidavit: Must be properly executed and submitted with the proposal. - New Jersey Business Registration Requirements: Proof of business registration (Business Registration Certificate) required with the RFP package (pursuant to NJSA 52:32-44). - Pay-To-Play Disclosure Certification and Form: Compliance with NJ Election Laws NJSA 19:44A-20.27 and Borough of Tinton Falls Pay to Play Ordinance #05-1146 required. The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive minor informalities, and to require successful respondents to indemnify and name the Borough as an additional insured where applicable. The successful respondent will be notified of contract award upon favorable decision by the Governing Body. Contact for submission and questions: Shanon Rathyen, QPA, Purchasing Agent, Borough of Tinton Falls, 556 Tinton Avenue, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724; telephone 732-542-3400 ext. 252; fax 732-542-3246; email srathyen@tintonfalls.com and purchasing@tintonfalls.com.